Erica Douglas
Erica is the mother of four energetic, curious and oh-so-loveable children. She and her husband, Tony love sports and a friendly competition, especially if the Cyclones win. Before staying home with her babies, Erica taught fourth grade. Currently, Erica coaches for the Waukee High School girl's track team, and is the author of the blog PreachTeach.
What Not to Say During Difficult Times
Growing up is hard, and sometimes it straight-up sucks. If there were no twists and turns, life would be pretty easy. Boring, you could argue. To those going through a difficult circumstance, however, a...
Playground Workout
I'm often asked, "How do you stay fit?"
I have an unfair advantage - my husband is co-owner of Crossfit West Des Moines. Even with easy access, we mommas know it is never "easy" to schedule...
Easy and Thoughtful Gifts for Your Teacher
Teacher Appreciation Week Starts May 5th!
Having had my own classroom, I feel I can let you in on a little secret about teachers: they are JUST like moms and dads. Teachers work hard and...
Date Night: Tag You’re It!
Remember what it was like to be seven? Starting off each summer morning by slipping on your jellies and heading outside to hop on your purple banana seat bike, pedal over to your neighbor's house,...
Des Moines Civic Center Show Review: Stuart Little
This past Saturday, March 29, 2014, the Dallas Children's Theater presented E.B. White's classic, Stuart Little, as a part of the Family Series presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
The Show
As a former...
In 10 Years
My baby girl.
In 10 years...
She will be half-grown. She will pick out her own clothes, read her own menu, and will (hopefully) have hair.
She will have her own friends. Her own agenda. Her own...
5 Girl Birthday Party Ideas
Last week, we planned some pretty cool birthday party ideas for the boys of the house. Today, it's time to bring out the glitz and glam, because we're planning a party for that little...
7 Ideas for a Boy Birthday Party
I love birthdays! My husband jokes that my birthday is a week-long celebration (it's true!). Birthdays as a mom are even more glorious than my own. I love putting special touches and surprises throughout...
14 Things I’m Going to Say More of in 2014
It's true what they say, "The days are long, but the years are fast!"
2013 felt as though it had days that slowly crept by, yet here it is, a new year, and I am...
Surviving the Holidays in the Absence of a Loved One
The excitement and anticipation of Christmas has always made it my favorite holiday. Growing up, my brother and I would always wake up in the middle of the night and sneak downstairs to see...